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Fayetteville NC City Rescue Mission

Janurary 2008 Membership Newsletter

Dear Reader,

This is to introduce you to us. May God Richly Bless and Keep You Always.

Sincerely

Executive Director

Gladys D. Thompson

After Our Thanksgiving Feast we immediately started on our annual Christmas Feast. We first Called DSS to get the names of families and elderly who needed food as well as toys for kids. We were having trouble getting the things we needed for the food boxes as well as toys for the kids. So the Fayetteville Observer stepped in and wrote a story for us stating we needed donations. People came out of the woodwork just to help us out . We received toys, clothes, and food. Several people came out of their wallets and donated money for some of the things we needed such as turkeys and hams. On December 22, 2007 we had the City Rescue Mission Annual Christmas Feast. We had Santa, toys , clothes, and food. We helped families that were in need with 100 food boxes and toys for Christmas. Also the Life Scout Mikey Ledford came with book bags that he has been collecting items for since be fore Thanksgiving. We had a good turn out at our feast, our Executive Director Gladys D. Thompson made a welcome speech which didn’t just move us it moved her to tears. We would also like to thank St. Ann’s Catholic church and Father Thom for donating their Parish Hall, as made a welcome speech which didn’t just move us it moved her to tears. We would also like to thank St. Ann’s Catholic church and Father Thom for donating their Parish Hall, as well as the Sister Connection from Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church who helped by passing out food, clothes, coats, and bags. We would like to thank all the volunteers who came and helped as well as a special thank you to Pastor Burno for all she did. You can help rebuild the Men’s Mission by dropping off your tax deductable contribution at any BB&T Branch Bank Fayetteville City Rescue

Why, Why, Why

Why haven’t people did more for them than sitting around finding fault see the need of families who’s life is very thin.

Why can’t they move on in life to live with peace and not strife. Yes the word is why.

But there is an answer to every why.

There is a because to married the but.

It will produce a picture.

Like this

Because I did not have a good Job because I could not keep my vows with my family.

Then I caught up with the demon of drugs and my life was destroyed.

The hold it has on me it has taken me to a world of darkness and ignorance. But if I can just get a piece of bread that will help me. Why want someone hear me now my cloths are dirty. My Feet is cold

But if you help me one day my why will turn into Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Fredrick Baker AKA Jae to others who hear him on the radio on 104.5. Played Santa for the little kids December 22, 2007 at the City Rescue Mission Christmas Feast. The kids had fun with Jae. Also Shai from 104.5 showed up to support the City Rescue Mission we would like to thank 104.5 for all of those support In helping with our Annual Christmas Feast. Santa was a hit and we are hoping to have more endeavors with 104.5.

What’s Your Name?

Evangelist Zella M. Burno (Pastor with the Mission)

What is your Organization Name?

The Sister Connection Outreach.

What made you come to the City Rescue Mission?

I wanted to do some outreach ministry. I met Mrs. Gladys Thompson at my doctors office. And she encourage me to come to the Mission. Being that I had experience in Philadelphia working in shelter I came to look around and were very excited at what I saw.

I saw the need of help. Now I can live. You haven’t live for God until you help some body. You have to give of yourself in order to feel the love of Jesus his passion has power. This gives us Joy with our compassion for others.

Being a Christian, I walk where he leads me. He Led me to the City Rescue Mission.

What Have you contribute to the Mission?

I have contribute; materials, flowers, time, the word of God, alone with prayer for the cause.

My Husband Timothy L.. Burno walks hand in hand with me in all our contribution.

How long have you been with the mission?

7 Mths

What makes you stay with the mission?

The love of Jesus Christ, My Spiritual Daughter Gladys Thompson needs my support. The staff at this Mission cares about people. I love them and they love me. I am Concern about their outcome.

What have you learn from the Mission?

I have learn to keep helping people no matter what their condition is. The more they give out to the public. The more love is shown.

Being an Evangelist at this mission How has it helped you?

1. It has given me knowledge about Fayetteville, NC homeless

2. It has made the Sister Connection Outreach more workable than before. We are able to be the right hand for City Rescue Mission Christmas Feast we help cater and served food.

3. This has made me know that the lord did send me to help the City Rescue Mission.

4. I love this Mission and the things they do. They really love the work they do. They are concern about the families, whether they are large or small. I watch during the Christmas season how Mrs. Thompson even went in her pocket to make sure a family was alright. This is my kind of person. Giving of herself . May God Bless Her Always.

Homeless To The Homeless

You see me on the side of the street you walk on by you never say a word you may throw a coin and I will see how many coins I can get to get a morsel of food.

I’m Homeless, I’m Broken, I’m Lonely, the person you don’t want to see. Don’t want to think about.

I’m the child with no home to call my own my parents are trying to get me to a doctor but it hard without a car or money. You don’t want to think about me. I’m Homeless.

I’m Homeless, I’m Broken, I’m Lonely, the person you don’t want to see. Don’t want to think about.

I’m the face of homeless I’m not just a drugge’ I’m a person who fell on hard times. I’m not the crack head. I’m the family man who lost my job because of lays backs.

I’m Homeless, I’m Broken, I’m Lonely, the person you don’t want to see. Don’t want to think about.

I am Homeless this is the truth of the world I am Homeless

I am Homeless (to the end)

This Article is to follow one of the residents around in job hunting and in the job.

Hello, My name is Valera Darlene Aquino I have been living at the City Rescue Mission for 6 Mths.

I am the Volunteer Cook at the Mission sometime it is overwhelming for me. I thank God for this roof over my head. I have food to eat everyday Thank God for this. I have tried to find work , but due to my age, it is hard to find work my medical conditions acts up at times this makes it hard for me to work.

When I came to Fayetteville, NC my life was mending from past problems.

I have many friends in my life and now I have made many more new ones to keep me going and they are like my family I hold everyone to my heart.

Psalms 91

“He who dwells in the secret place of the most high. Shall abide under the shadow of the almighty.”

Dear Readers,

Thank you for reading our monthly newsletter and all the support during our time of need. May God Bless And Keep You Always. As the Executive Director of the City Rescue Mission I would like to send some special thank you to the people who help with the Christmas Feast. To the people who made it possible for the homeless people and needy. Ft. Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, Pauline Jones Elementary School, 71st Middle School, Fayetteville Observer, 104.5 FM, WRAL 5, News 14, WTVD 11, News 17, Lewis Chapel Baptist Church, Edible Arrangements, Soffee, ESC, PATH, Kinlaws, Fullers, Golden Corral, and Highland Country Club. I just want to say thank you, thank you so much and May God Bless And Keep You Always.